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Patent AU-2011330507-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for producing regenerated clay, regenerated clay, and method for producing purified fats and oils
Inventor: NEGISHI SATOSHI
IPC: C11B1/10
Filed: 2011-10-03
Granted: 2015-05-07
Abstract: The invention provides a method that regenerates the bleaching capacity of spent clay, which has been used for purification of fats and oils, easily and simultaneously with production of a compound with which thermal recycling from oil components in the spent clay into biofuel is possible. That is, this method for producing purified fats and oils comprises: a method for producing regenerated clay characterized in that spent clay that has been used in fat and oil purification is mixed with a lower alcohol and an acid catalyst, and the extraction of oil components from said spent clay is performed simultaneously with an esterification reaction of the fats and oils and/or free fatty acids in said oil components with the lower alcohol to regenerate the bleaching capacity of the spent clay; the regenerated clay produced by said method for producing regenerated clay; and a process of bleaching fats and oils using said regenerated clay.
Patent AU-2011343784-B2 (AU)
Title: Evoked Stapedius Reflex Threshold (ESRT) tile electrode
Inventor: PAU HANS WILHELM
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2011-12-15
Granted: 2014-11-13
Abstract: An electrode arrangement is described for sensing electrical activity in target tissue. An inner electrode has an elongate electrode body formed as a cylindrical section with an inner penetrating end for insertion into the stapedius muscle target tissue. An outer electrode fits over the inner electrode and an outer penetrating end for insertion into the target tissue. The two electrodes are joined together with their electrode bodies in parallel so that the penetrating ends of the electrodes penetrate in the same direction into the target tissue to sense electrical activity in the target tissue.
Patent AU-2011351414-B2 (AU)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulation comprising a biopharmaceutical drug
Inventor: DANEK-BULIUS MARTINA
IPC: A61K47/12
Filed: 2011-12-28
Granted: 2017-01-19
Abstract: The present invention is related to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a biopharmaceutical drug, said composition further comprising at least one mono- or dicarboxylic acid with a backbone of 2-6 C-Atoms, or at least one salt thereof.
Patent AU-2012203291-B2 (AU)
Title: Heart valve prosthesis and methods of manufacture and use
Inventor: NGUYEN THAN
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2012-06-04
Granted: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A heart valve prosthesis is provided having a self expanding multi-level frame that supports a valve body comprising a skirt and plurality of coapting leaflets. The 5 frame transitions between a contracted delivery configuration that enables percutaneous transluminal delivery, and an expanded deployed configuration having an asymmetric hourglass shape. The valve body skirt and leaflets are constructed so that the center of coaptation may be selected 10 to reduce horizontal forces applied to the commissures of the valve, and to efficiently distribute and transmit forces along the leaflets and to the frame. Alternatively, the valve body may be used as a surgically implantable replacement valve prosthesis. b1 --- z1 25 1g ,24
Patent AU-2012212118-B2 (AU)
Title: Microorganisms and methods for the biosynthesis of butadiene
Inventor: BURK MARK J
IPC: C12P5/02
Filed: 2012-02-02
Granted: 2015-11-12
Abstract: The invention provides non-naturally occurring microbial organisms having a butadiene pathway. The invention additionally provides methods of using such organisms to produce butadiene. In some aspects, embodiments disclosed herein relate to a process for the production of butadiene that includes (a) culturing by fermentation in a sufficient amount of nutrients and media a non-naturally occurring microbial organism that produces crotyl alcohol; and (b) converting crotyl alcohol, produced by culturing the non-naturally occurring microbial organism, to butadiene.
Patent AU-2012216458-B2 (AU)
Title: Safety connector assembly
Inventor: MEYER ANN P
IPC: F16L35/00
Filed: 2012-08-27
Granted: 2013-07-18
Abstract: A connector apparatus (830) comprising a second connector (838) having an internal sealing surface and an array of protrusions on an outer surface. Each protrusion being at least one of circumferentially spaced and axially spaced of the connector from the other protrusions for defining fluid flow paths on an outer surface of the second connector for preventing fluid tight connection of any tube in which the outer surface of the second connector may be received. A first connector, adapted for sealing engagement with the internal sealing surface of the second connector for forming a fluid tight connection with the second connector. The protrusions including two generally opposed first ridges (814a) that extend generally lengthwise of the second connector and two second ridges (814b) spaced lengthwise of the second connector and located between the first ridges. (66451(6 IVPRW
Patent AU-2012225737-B2 (AU)
Title: Chewing gum alternative bulking agents
Inventor: HAMMOND JOHN
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 2012-03-02
Granted: 2016-04-21
Abstract: A chewing gum composition containing at least 25 wt.% water-soluble portion containing a least one simple sugar and at least one water-soluble fiber; and at least 25 wt.% water-insoluble portion containing at least 10 wt.% chewing gum base filler and at least 10 wt.% chewing gum non-filler base composition. Such a combination of water-soluble and water-insoluble materials produces a healthy amount of fiber, while creating a chewing gum with an acceptable mass duration, elasticity, cohesion, flavor delivery, and sweetness delivery.
Patent AU-2012259072-B2 (AU)
Title: Formation treatment system and method
Inventor: XU RICHARD YINGQING
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2012-05-18
Granted: 2016-09-22
Abstract: A formation treatment system includes an annulus spanning member having one or more openings therein, the one or more openings incorporating a degradable material. A tubular having one or more ports therein in fluid communication with the one or more openings. A sleeve capable of isolating or communicating the one or more ports with an ID of the tubular. A method for effecting precision formation treatment is included.
Patent AU-2012277805-B2 (AU)
Title: Quaternized nitrogen compounds and use thereof as additives in fuels and lubricants
Inventor: ROGER-GOPFERT CORNELIA
IPC: C10L1/232
Filed: 2012-06-28
Granted: 2016-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to novel quaternized nitrogen compounds, to the production thereof, and to the use thereof as fuel additives and lubricant additives, such as in particular detergent additives, additive packages that contain said compounds, and fuels and lubricants to which said additive packages have been added. The invention further relates to the use of said quaternized nitrogen compounds as a fuel addition for reducing or preventing deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines, in particular in common-rail injection systems, for reducing the fuel consumption of direct-injection diesel engines, in particular diesel engines having common-rail injection systems, and for minimizing the power loss in direct-injection diesel engines, in particular in diesel engines having common-rail injection systems.
Patent AU-2012298391-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for the production of cellulases by a filamentous fungus adapted to a fermenter having a low volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient KLa
Inventor: BEN CHAABANE FADHEL
IPC: C12N9/42
Filed: 2012-08-02
Granted: 2018-01-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of cellulases by a strain of a filamentous fungus in a stirred and aerated bioreactor, comprising at least two growth steps, namely: a first growth step in the presence of at least one carbon growth substrate in batch phase with a concentration of carbon growth substrate of between 10 and 80 g/L; and a second growth and production step in the presence of at least one inducing carbon substrate in fed-batch phase in the presence of a carbon-source-limiting flow of between 50 and 140 mg per gram of cells per hour.
Patent AU-2012299449-B2 (AU)
Title: Bracket
Inventor: LIU YI
IPC: F16L3/08
Filed: 2012-06-26
Granted: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A bracket positioned on one side of a membrane or surface is adjustable from the other side of the surface to permit the position of an item supported by the bracket to be readily adjusted relatively to the surface. The bracket has a base to which an arm is movably attached. The arm moves between an open and a closed position to permit the item to be received by the bracket. In the closed position the item is clamped between the base and the arm. A finger is mounted on the base and is movable into and out of engagement with a contact surface on the arm. When the finger engages the contact surface it secures the arm in the closed position and effects the clamping action which holds the item in position. The finger and arm are readily accessible to permit adjustment.
Patent AU-2012304860-B2 (AU)
Title: Desalination system and method
Inventor: XIONG RIHUA
IPC: C02F1/469
Filed: 2012-08-13
Granted: 2016-10-13
Abstract: A desalination system is provided. The desalination system comprises a desalination apparatus. The desalination apparatus comprises first and second electrodes, and a first group of paired ion exchange membranes disposed between the first and second electrodes to form a first group of alternating first and second channels. The first channels are configured to receive a first stream for desalination and the second channels are configured to receive a second stream to carry away ions removed from the first stream, respectively. The desalination apparatus further comprises a plurality of spacers disposed between each pair of the adjacent ion exchange membranes and between the first and second electrodes and the respective ion exchange membranes. Wherein each of the ion exchange membranes in the first group is a cation exchange membrane. A desalination system and a method for removing ions from an aqueous stream area also presented.
Patent AU-2012324711-B2 (AU)
Title: Low DC voltage supply for electronic communication devices
Inventor: WEBER HERVE
IPC: H02J1/00
Filed: 2012-09-18
Granted: 2016-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a low DC voltage supply system (100) for at least one electronic communication device (3; 6) in a broadband over power line communication system, further comprising a broadband over power line coupler including a coupling capacitor (10) that is electrically connected to an average-voltage line (8) of an electrical distribution network. According to the invention, the system (100) includes means (15) for generating a first low DC voltage value on the basis of current-voltage conversion of the leakage current relating to said coupling capacitor (10), said first low DC voltage value being capable of powering at least one active electronic component (13) of said at least one electronic communication device (3; 6).
Patent AU-2012326235-B2 (AU)
Title: System and apparatus for treating a tissue site having an in-line canister
Inventor: KAZALA JR RICHARD MARVIN
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2012-10-17
Granted: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A canister for use in administering reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a center body, a first end cap, and a second end cap. The center body includes a first end, second end, and a number of fluidly separate body conduits. The first end cap is connected to the first end of the center body and includes a number of return conduits fluidly connecting one body conduit to another. The first end has a port for receiving a conduit in fluid communication with the tissue site. The second end cap is connected to the second end of the center body and includes a number of return conduits fluidly connecting one body conduit to another. The second end cap has a port for receiving a conduit in fluid communication with a reduced pressure source. The fluid connection between the body conduits and the return conduits creates a continuous, tortuous pathway.
Patent AU-2012347497-B2 (AU)
Title: Boom mountable robotic arm
Inventor: DEVINE CLIFFORD W
IPC: H02G1/02
Filed: 2012-12-10
Granted: 2017-01-19
Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for includes a beam pivotally mounted on a boom mounting adaptor, at least two electrically insulated support posts mounted to and spaced apart along the beam, and at least a first rotation coupling and a plurality of second rotation couplings. The first rotation coupling provides pivotal mounting of the beam on the boom mounting adaptor so as to provide selectively controllable rotation of the beam in a substantially vertical plane. The second rotation couplings provide selectively controllable rotation of the electrically insulated support posts about corresponding second axes of rotation between a retracted position substantially laid flush along the beam and a pick-up position ready to receive a conductor being supported. An actuated scissor linkage is mounted to the beam and the boom mounting adaptor for selectively adjusting an angular position of the beam relative to the boom mounting adaptor.
Patent AU-2012350150-B2 (AU)
Title: Starting a smelting process
Inventor: DRY RODNEY JAMES
IPC: F27D9/00
Filed: 2012-12-06
Granted: 2016-08-04
Abstract: A method of starting a molten-bath based melting process includes commencing supplying cold oxygen-containing gas and cold carbonaceous material into a main chamber of a smelting vessel within at most 3 hours after completing a hot metal charge into the vessel and igniting the carbonaceous material and heating the main chamber and molten metal in the main chamber.
Patent AU-2013201985-B2 (AU)
Title: Power module system
Inventor: HOWELL STEVE ROBERT KEEP
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2013-03-26
Granted: 2015-02-19
Abstract: Abstract RECONFIGURABLE POWER APPARATUS A power apparatus (100) comprises one or more backplanes (101) and removably engageable power modules (302). Each backplane (101) comprises a plurality of slots (102) and each slot (102) is adapted to engage with a corresponding removably engageable power module (302). Each backplane (101) further comprises a bus (104) coupled between each of the slots (102) and at least two said power modules (302) removably engageable with corresponding ones of the slots (102). The power modules (302), which are engaged with the corresponding slots (102), communicate and distribute power with one another via the bus (104). < z m m -i J 0 ~< .0 C 0~ L)0Z 0- 0 0 0 _0 _0 _0 _0LL (Y)c' wCY) C)W ' 0-0 0 0 co 0 0< 0 m CO0 ) 0- a 5 a)' WC') ) C')) C') 0-) 0 0 0)L C- ) (D) CD 0 Cl)0
Patent AU-2013202020-B2 (AU)
Title: Subcutaneous anti-HER2 antibody formulation
Inventor: ADLER MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2013-03-26
Granted: 2014-11-27
Abstract: Abstract The present invention relates to a highly concentrated, stable pharmaceutical formulation of a pharmaceutically active anti-HER2 antibody, such as e.g. Trastuzumab (HERCEPINTM), Pertuzumab or T-DM1, or a mixture of such antibody molecules for 5 subcutaneous injection. In particular, the present invention relates to formulations comprising, in addition to a suitable amount of the anti-HER2 antibody, an effective amount of at least one hyaluronidase enzyme as a combined formulation or for use in form of a co-formulation. The said formulations comprise additionally at least one buffering agent, such as e.g. a histidine buffer, a stabilizer or a mixture of two or more stabilizers (e.g. a saccharide, such as 10 e.g. a,a-trehalose dihydrate or sucrose, and optionally methionine as a second stabilizer), a nonionic surfactant and an effective amount of at least one hyaluronidase enzyme. Methods for preparing such formulations and their uses thereof are also provided. 4179172_1 (GHMatters) P89111 .AU.1
Patent AU-2013203171-B2 (AU)
Title: Codon optimized IL-15 and IL-15R-alpha genes for expression in mammalian cells
Inventor: PAVLAKIS GEORGE N
IPC: C07K14/715
Filed: 2013-04-09
Granted: 2016-05-19
Abstract: The present invention provides for nucleic acids improved for the expression of interleukin 15 (JL-15) in mammalian cells. The invention further provides for methods of expressing IL 15 in mammalian cells by transfecting the cell with a nucleic acid sequence comprising a codon optimized IL-15 sequence. The present invention further provides expression vectors, and IL-15 and IL-15 receptor alpha combinations (nucleic acid and protein) that increase IL 15 stability and potency in vitro and in vivo. The present methods are useful for the increased bioavailability and biological effects of IL-15 after DNA, RNA or protein administration in a subject (e.g. a mammal, a human).
Patent AU-2013203599-B2 (AU)
Title: Lens holder apparatus and system and method
Inventor: FEINGOLD VLADIMIR
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2013-04-11
Granted: 2016-05-19
Abstract: H:\as\tIenvovecn\NRPrtbADCC\MAS\506423 I _L.DOC-10/04/2013 An apparatus for safely retaining an eye implant lens for transport and access for inspection and use in which a holding apparatus has a chamber for holding a lens. In one 5 embodiment the chamber has aligned transparent portions and a lens can be placed in alignment with the transparent portions to enable inspection. Also, a system including the apparatus and a bottle assembly that will hold the apparatus in the bottle. A method for holding an eye implant lens in which a lens is placed in the apparatus which can then be placed in a bottle assembly.
Patent AU-2013205728-B2 (AU)
Title: Automatic ablation tracking
Inventor: BAR-TAL MEIR
IPC: A61N1/00
Filed: 2013-05-07
Granted: 2017-11-09
Abstract: A method for performing a medical procedure includes bringing a probe into contact with an organ in a body of a patient. A map of the organ is displayed, and the location of the probe relative to the map is tracked. A therapy is applied via the probe at multiple tissue sites in the organ with which the probe is brought into contact. Stability of the contact between the probe and the tissue sites is assessed while applying the therapy. The map is automatically marked, responsively to the assessed stability, to indicate the tissue sites at which the therapy was applied.
Patent AU-2013205873-B2 (AU)
Title: Surgical instrument and bushing
Inventor: CAPPOLA KENNETH M
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2013-05-16
Granted: 2018-05-17
Abstract: SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND BUSHING Abstract A surgical instrument (10) comprising a handle assembly (20), and actuation member, an elongated body portion (30), and a locking mechanism (400) is disclosed. The locking mechanism (400) is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the actuation member, and is configured to substantially prevent at least a partial movement of the actuation member when the elongated body portion (30) is not engaged with a loading unit (500). The locking mechanism (400) comprises a link (402), a bushing (460), and a connecting member (406). The link (402) is configured for mechanical engagement with a portion of a loading unit (500). At least a portion of the bushing (460) is disposed proximally of at least a portion of the link (402). At least a portion of the connecting member (406) is disposed proximally of at least a portion of the bushing (460). Engagement between a loading unit (500) and the elongated body portion (30) causes proximal movement of the link (402), the bushing (460), and the connecting member (406). 1/10 6
Patent AU-2013214692-B2 (AU)
Title: Pump efficiency determining system and related method for determining pump efficiency
Inventor: DEVINE THOMAS W
IPC: F04B49/00
Filed: 2013-02-01
Granted: 2016-10-20
Abstract: A system for measuring real time efficiency/performance of at least one pump in a plant or other facility includes a plurality of monitoring devices disposed in relation to said at least one pump to measure power usage, pump speed and flow characteristics of the at least one pump. A processing system is configured to receive input signals from the sensors in which the efficiency of the at least one pump can be calculated based on the sensor inputs in real-time. The processing system can also compare the calculated pump efficiency values with a user defined set point or threshold or compare to the expected pump performance.
Patent AU-2013216565-B2 (AU)
Title: Holder/impactor for contoured bone plate for fracture fixation
Inventor: MEDOFF ROBERT J
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2013-08-12
Granted: 2017-11-02
Abstract: HOLDER/IMPACTOR FOR CONTOURED BONE PLATE FOR FRACTURE FIXATION A bone fixation plate (40) for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment (13), such as fractures of the distal radius. The plate (40) includes an elongated body (41), and two hook members (44, 45) extending from a first end (42) of the elongated body (41). A contoured region is configured to approximate the surface contour of the distal radius proximate the volar rim, the dorsal rim, or the radial arm. Each hook member (44, 45) is configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate (40). The tooth members (44, 45) of the hook plate (40) are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction. A holder/impactor (400) for gripping the radial hook plate (280), and for further facilitating impacting of the hook plate (280) without the need to pre drill pilot holes, is also provided. 44 423 424 409 280
Patent AU-2013221802-B2 (AU)
Title: Endoscopic tools for the removal of balloon-like intragastric devices
Inventor: SCHWAB JUSTIN J
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2013-02-12
Granted: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A mechanism for removing a fluid-filled object such as an intragastric balloon from a patient. The apparatus includes a delivery tube having a lumen and a retrieval tool able to slide within the lumen that can both puncture and grasp the intragastric balloon. The retrieval tool may have sharpened graspers with either a sharp tip and/or knife-like edges. Alternatively, the delivery tube itself may have sharpened cutting blades that deploy outward to puncture the intragastric balloon. One embodiment utilizes a suction cup tip on the delivery sheath and a sharpened puncture rod that extends past the distal tip of the lumen, for rapid deflation of a balloon. Various embodiments hasten the deflation process and simplify the manipulation required by the surgeon.
Patent AU-2013246231-B2 (AU)
Title: Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue
Inventor: MESSERLY JEFFREY D
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2013-04-05
Granted: 2018-02-22
Abstract: Various forms are directed to systems and methods for driving an end effector coupled to an ultrasonic drive system of a surgical instrument. A generator may generate at least one electrical signal. The at least one electrical signal may be monitored against a first set of logic conditions. When an ultrasonic impedance of the surgical instrument exceeds a threshold impedance, a resonant frequency of the at least one electrical signal may be stored as a baseline frequency. A first response of the generator may be triggered upon the occurrence of either the first set of logic conditions being met or the resonant frequency of the at least one electrical signal differing from the baseline frequency by a baseline deviation threshold.